Journal of
Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology

  • Abbreviation: J. Environ. Chem. Ecotoxicol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-226X
  • DOI: 10.5897/JECE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 197

Full Length Research Paper

Seasonal assessment of the physico-chemical properties of surface water and sediments in the vicinity of a scrap metal recycling industry in Southwestern Nigeria

Okoya, A. A.
  • Okoya, A. A.
  • Institute of Ecology and Environmental Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
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Elufowoju, M. A.
  • Elufowoju, M. A.
  • Environmental Health Department, Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa, Nigeria.
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Adepoju, K. A.
  • Adepoju, K. A.
  • Department of Geography, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, University of the Free State, South Africa.
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Akinyele, A. B.
  • Akinyele, A. B.
  • Institute of Ecology and Environmental Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 17 December 2019
  •  Accepted: 02 March 2020
  •  Published: 31 March 2020

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